It’s one thing to look at examples of now-published writers who survived rejection (see Writing Wednesday: 4 Famous Rejections) and another thing completely to try and apply these tales of perseverance to your own setbacks. Dealing with critics (and even “haters”)...
1) Please tell us a little about yourself Name: Mila Aziza City: Berlin, Germany Places Travelled and Lived: As a child I lived in Egypt and Germany. I also lived in Australia and spent a lot of time in France. I’ve visited almost...
Why is art important? How you answer this question likely is a strong indication of why you have chosen to create art yourself. As with any pursuit, the world of visual art is made up of a wide variety of...
So many topics have been covered as fellow authors wax eloquently on the craft of writing – from finding inspiration to moving past writer’s block to clichés to avoid, the list goes on. The commonality between the most popular sayings is...
While much of the world still seems to be experiencing a cold snap this winter, the sun is shining at our Paperblanks® Vancouver office and it’s the perfect day to introduce our Spring 2015 collection! From two brand-new series inspired...
At the intersection of keepsake and chronicle you’ll find our new 10-Year Journals. A real passion project for us, our first collection of Paperblanks® 10-Year Journals takes four of our timeless cover designs and turns them into a true family...
Think picture books are just for kids? Think again. Illuminated manuscripts are one of the oldest examples of illustrated writing and remain one of the most compelling. Brought into greater prominence when Johannes Gutenberg invented his movable type press, the earliest surviving pieces...
Finding our latest “Peek Insider,” Maeve, was a truly serendipitous experience. A lifelong journaller and longtime Paperblanks® fan, Maeve had even filled out an entry in her journal (before we got in touch) answering questions as if she was being...
Last March, we posted a Writing Wednesday on the topic of graphology – the field of handwriting analysis. The theory there is that the size, shape and spacing of one’s handwriting can give away intimate personality details. But what happens...
A foundational part of Paperblanks® and our parent company, Hartley & Marks, is our desire to give back and enrich the world around us. Through our cover and design choices, we celebrate a diverse range of artistic and cultural heritages,...